English (UK)
In English we use imperatives to :
The positive imperative is the same as the infinitive. The negative imperative is don't + infinitive.
Notes for use of imperatives :
In English an imperative sentence does not require a subject; the pronoun "you" is implied.
Imperative Example Sentences :
Positive Examples of Imperatives :
Negative Examples of Imperatives :
| Imperative example sentences | |
|---|---|
| It was very nice to see you, say hi to Flora. | |
| Okay, deal... Let me google it! | |
| Here is your f*cking tenner, spend it wisely! | |
| Oh god! Look at the queues at the counters. | |
| Don't forget the beer deal. | |
| A tenner is fine, let's see the cash first. | |
| Sleep well and sweet dreams. | |
| See you girls, have fun. | |
| Oh sorry, please don't think I'm overreacting! | |
| Okay, let's go! | |
| Enjoy! Don't wake me up when you get home! | |
| Yeah, please just throw it in the bin. | |
| I'm dead serious, just check the prices on your phone. | |
| Okay, just tell us how much they pay, then. | |
| Yes, we have paper towels, I can clean it up, don't worry! | |
| That's a good idea, let me get him then. | |
| He might be overly excited, try not to hold him too tight. | |
| Forget about what I said about Jen and Mike! | |
| Alright, let me check that for you. | |
| You don't have to go to the garden, dear, just smoke in the kitchen. | |
